Expanding high-speed Internet access in Alberta

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Combined federal and provincial investment of $153 million will connect more than 14,400 homes to high-speed Internet Rocky Mountain House – Fairness for every generation means making sure everyone in Canada has access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are bringing high-speed Internet access to underserved …

Canadian health ministers talk of unprecedented public health threats

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Ottawa – The overdose crisis is one of the most serious and unprecedented public health threats in Canada’s recent history. It is driven by the illegal drug supply, which is unpredictable, rapidly changing and growing increasingly toxic. To address this crisis, we need a full continuum of supports across prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and enforcement, while ensuring a careful balance …

Mobile Mental Health Services in Thunder Bay

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THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing more than $2.7 million over three years to launch a new mobile crisis response team in Thunder Bay to make it easier and more convenient for people experiencing homelessness or mental health and addictions crisis to get the support they need. This is one of three innovative pilot programs the government is …

Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chain

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SUDBURY – The Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million over three years to expand the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). The funding was part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario and will strengthen Ontario’s mining industry by assisting with research, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies, processes, and solutions for the critical minerals supply chain. “This investment is another …

Federal investments for wildfire response and recovery

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Behchokǫ̀ – The 2023 wildfire season was the worst on record and resulted in the evacuation of more than 95 Indigenous communities. The Northwest Territories were particularly hard hit, and up to 350 Canadian Armed Forces members were deployed to the territory in response to the wildfire situation last year when the territory requested federal assistance. As part of these …

Stream Three-Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities

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Ottawa – Stream Three of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component of the Sport Support Program (SSP) funds Indigenous governments, communities and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations to deliver sport and recreation projects that meet community identified needs and priorities of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ peoples in Canada. $2.5 million is available annually to provide opportunities for Indigenous …

Keeping Energy Costs Down Act in Ontario

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Ontario – The Government of Ontario is making life more affordable for Ontario families and delivering policies that will help power the province’s growing economy. As Ontario’s population continues to grow the proposed Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024 would ensure that the province can build new homes and that all Ontario families and businesses can continue to access reliable and …

Preventing invasive Zebra, Quagga Mussels on west coast

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Vancouver – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to preventing the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga Mussels. In May 2023, DFO announced $8.75 million in contribution funding over five years as part of the newly created Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF). The AISPF funds eligible organizations and projects that focus on preventing the introduction …

Canada welcomes Review On Alexandra Bridge 

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Gatineau – The Government of Canada continues to improve crossings in the National Capital Region (NCR) and make progress on its commitment to replace the Alexandra Bridge. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) continues to advance the design planning of a new crossing to replace the Alexandra Bridge. PSPC has partnered with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) to provide professional guidance …

Investing over $2.4m in projects led by Indigenous communities

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The Government of Canada funding will help support growth in Indigenous communities across the region Thunder Bay – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $2,404,901 in support of six strategic initiatives led by Indigenous communities, businesses, and organizations in Northwestern Ontario. These investments will support continued economic growth …